The Federal Ministry of Education and the National University Commission welcomed the partnership with the British Council. The partnership intends to strengthen the ecosystem of entrepreneurship in universities in Nigeria. The meeting witnessed the gathering of stakeholders in Nigeria’s education, including the Secretary, NUC, Mr. Chris Maiyaki. Speaking to reporters during a national conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, Chikodi Onyemerela, the Director of Programmes at the British Council, revealed that the conference, titled “Entrepreneurship-based Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Partnerships in the Nigerian University System and the Role of Internationalisation,” served as the platform for this disclosure. He stressed that the…
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The military leaders in Niger who seized power in a coup last month have formed a new government, according to a decree read out on national television on Thursday. Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government, with generals from the new military governing council heading the defence and interior ministries.
The delegation of Islamic leaders, representing the Council of Ulamas, has secured President Tinubu’s endorsement to intervene in the ongoing crisis resulting from the recent coup in Niger. The Islamic clerics received President Tinubu’s consent during their visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja today. Their objective was to formally seek permission to engage in mediation efforts for the resolution of the Niger coup crisis. The delegation, comprising prominent figures such as Sheikh Nasiru Abdulmumini, Sheikh Abduurrahman, Sheikh Bala Lau, and Sheikh Qaribulahi Nasir Ksbara, held discussions with the President during their visit. This approval for the Ulamas’ involvement in…
In a significant development, the National Population Commission (NPC) has disclosed its readiness to initiate the 2023 population and housing census. The announcement, sourced from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), includes statements from Clifford Zirra, the NPC federal commissioner in Adamawa. Zirra confirmed that the commission’s preparations are complete, with the next steps awaiting direction from President Bola Tinubu to kickstart the census process. This update follows the federal government’s decision, made in April, to postpone the census. At that time, Lai Mohammed, the former minister of information and culture, officially communicated the postponement. Speaking to journalists in Yola…
Former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, renowned as the 14th Emir of Kano, has engaged in a significant diplomatic effort by meeting with the leaders of the coup in Niger Republic. This move comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions following the junta’s cancellation of a crucial meeting with representatives from key bodies, including the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and a senior US diplomat. Despite efforts by a delegation assembled by ECOWAS to mediate and find a peaceful resolution, the military rulers declined to engage in discussions. In an unexpected twist, Alhaji…
Gdwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has taken legal action to halt the federal government from pursuing additional charges against him. Currently facing prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS) on allegations of “illegal possession of a firearm,” Emefiele has approached a federal high court in Lagos seeking an order that prevents any further legal proceedings. In the application submitted by Joseph Daudu, Emefiele’s legal representative, the former CBN governor also seeks a court directive to absolve him of all charges laid against him. Emefiele claims that the federal government’s actions constitute a…
The Nigerian federal government has unveiled plans to allocate N15 billion for the funding of safe schools in the year 2023. This announcement was made by Halima Iliya Ibrahim, the National Coordinator of the Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria initiative, during a press briefing held yesterday in Abuja. The initiative, known as the Safe Schools initiative, was launched by the federal government in December 2022. The primary objective of this program is to ensure that children who have been affected by conflicts and insecurity can continue their education without disruptions. It’s worth noting that on December 31, 2019, former President…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has emphasised the need for enhanced community involvement in tackling the persistent security issues afflicting the nation. News Agency of Nigeria reports. Speaking through Dr. Jabbi Kilgore, the District Head of Kingori, during a town hall event organised by the Kukah Centre for Peace in collaboration with Global Right, an NGO, on Tuesday in Sokoto, Abubakar highlighted the importance of community representatives’ engagement in finding solutions to these challenges. The Sultan identified factors like bad governance, injustice, and inequality as contributors to the prevailing insecurity. He called upon leaders at all levels…
As the seven-day ultimatum set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger lapses, the regional body has taken action by imposing additional economic sanctions on the country. President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to enforce these fresh sanctions against individuals and entities connected to the military junta in Niger. This move is aligned with the stance of ECOWAS heads of states, who previously imposed financial sanctions on the Nigerien military junta. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the…
Prominent pastor, Taiwo Odukoya, the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by the church on its official Facebook page on Tuesday. The message conveyed that Pastor Odukoya, who founded The Fountain of Life Church, had transitioned to a higher realm on August 7, 2023, in the United States of America. The post also expressed the church’s acceptance of God’s will and gratitude for the life of the distinguished spiritual leader. Pastor Odukoya’s demise follows the loss of his wife, Nomthi, in 2021 after a two-year battle with cancer. His second marriage…
In Abuja on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu expressed his unwavering dedication to breaking the troubling cycle of excessive reliance on borrowing for public expenditures, a trend that burdens Nigeria with the weight of debt servicing. This reliance adversely affects the prudent management of the country’s limited government revenues. The President inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, headed by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. The President tasked the committee with enhancing the nation’s revenue generation and fostering an improved business environment. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s objective of achieving an 18% Tax-to-GDP ratio within a span of…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has unveiled the Senate Standing Committees, with various Senators assigned to lead and oversee different key sectors of the government. The committees are part of the Ninth Senate’s effort to effectively manage legislative oversight and ensure the smooth functioning of governmental activities. Among those appointed are notable figures such as the President of the Ninth Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who will head the Defence committee. Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, has been designated to lead the Housing committee, while Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State, will chair the Interior committee. Several other Senators have…